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http://articles.12survivors.com/?p=674#respondTue, 13 Feb 2018 17:52:09 +0000http://articles.12survivors.com/?p=674Recently, it’s been impossible to turn on the news without hearing about the 2017-2018 flu season—deaths, school closings, hospitalization rates and now the flu is making its rounds in my social circle. I didn’t get a flu shot (shame on me), so I have been taking every precaution possible not to get sick. So far, it’s working—knock wood—because the current flu season is the worst outbreak since the Swine flu in 2009.

Headlines like these only make our fears worse.

Fact: The flu this season is more widespread than ever before.

Fact: There have been more hospitalizations due to flu than any year since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) started recording them in 2010.

Fact: This year’s strain H3N2 is particularly nasty.

Fact: Every year, the entire world experiences flu outbreaks. Three to five million people a year come down with flu, resulting in 250,000 to 500,000 flu-related deaths. The CDC estimates flu-related deaths in the United States to be 12,00 to 56,000 a year.

Fact: The CDC confirms that we are indeed in the middle of a flu epidemic. While we experience a flu epidemic every year, this season is worse.

Why?

The culprit is H3N2, an influenza strain that hits people harder than other strains and is more likely to cause secondary illness like pneumonia. The 2018 flu vaccine is reportedly only 17 to 30 percent effective. Scientists predict which strains to create a vaccine for based on Australia’s flu season. This year, they nailed it—H1N1, H3N2 and B; however, during the process of making a vaccine, the virus can change which makes the vaccine less effective. Plus, H3N2 mutates more than other strains.

H3N2, one of the worst strains of flu is the reason why this flu season is so bad.

What concerns me the most is that H3N2, though the worse of all the strains, isn’t what caused our cruelest flu pandemics. H3N2 is to blame for only one pandemic—the ‘Hong Kong Flu,’ which killed one million people in 1968. It is H1N1 that is to blame for the 2009 Swine flu and the 1918 Spanish Flu pandemics. The Spanish Flu killed 100 million people worldwide. The Swine flu killed 203,000 people worldwide. The Swine flu was a new strain, making it particularly bad since we have no immunity against new influenza strains. A vaccine for the Swine flu was eventually created and approved, but to have vaccinated every American would have taken an entire year. Obviously, it was too late.

Historically, we experience a serious major pandemic every 10 to 50 years and experts say we are past due. Currently, the H3N2 strain we are experiencing is not classified as a pandemic. A pandemic is when a new disease or strain of virus is spread worldwide. Though H3N2 is not new, the director of the influenza division at the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases says, “In addition, there are other strains of influenza still to show up that could be a major cause of disease.” We are just now reaching the peak in the 2017-2018 flu season and doctors are warning us that there is more misery to come. Would you be prepared if a global pandemic developed?

Global health experts unanimously agree that no country in the world is properly prepared for a global pandemic.

There are many reasons why not:

New flu strains pop up, which we have no immunity against and no vaccines or drugs to fight it

Current influenza strains mutate

It is impossible to predict when an infectious illness will happen and spread

People are contagious before becoming sick

No one listens to warnings

How likely is a global pandemic? Very, experts say and here’s why…

More people are moving into growing mega cities.

We are moving into lands we previously uninhabited making us susceptible to diseases carried by animals.

International travel—we are quickly exposed to more people, food, animals and plants than ever before. To put this into perspective—the 2003 SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) pandemic is believed to have started from Dr. Liu Jianlun who was not showing any symptoms when he traveled through China to Hong Kong, infecting thousands. We can track 4,000 SARS cases and 550 deaths back to Dr. Jianlun.

Poor sanitation and lack of adequate healthcare in certain countries with outbreaks.

We don’t have a vaccine against it or the drugs to treat it. For example, Ebola was discovered in 1976. In 2014, we had a global outbreak of Ebola—a disease usually confined to remote villages in Africa. It spread around the world in 2014 to 2016, killing more than 11,000 people. Eleven Americans were diagnosed with Ebola. And still there have been NO drugs to fight it and NO vaccines developed.

Avoid crowds and hospitals if you can. Cover your mouth when you cough and wash your hands frequently.

What you need to know

Besides death, a global pandemic has the potential to wreak havoc on the world’s economy. Time Magazine writes, “The World Bank estimates that the toll from a severe flu pandemic could hit $4 trillion” due to lack of work and production, the loss of transportation, and in trade and healthcare costs.

As survival-minded people, we know we can’t depend on any government or organization to take care of us. Our self-reliant mindset leads us to conclude that we need to prepare now for the possibility of a global flu pandemic.

Prevention—What You Can Do

Distance yourself from or avoid people and crowds. If you must go out, stay at least six feet away from individuals.

Wash your hands for at least 30 seconds using soap and water frequently, but especially after using the bathroom, before cooking, and after shopping, opening doors, touching elevator button and grocery carts.

Don’t panic or buy into the hysteria. Stay vigilant and research. The info being disseminated in the beginning is usually wrong.

Get vaccinated.

Self-quarantine.

Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze—preferably into your arm or elbow, not your hand.

Wash your sheets and pillowcases every few days in hot water.

Germs can live on surfaces for days. Disinfect surfaces regularly with bleach. Wipe down your desk, door knobs, handles, light switches, and elevator buttons at the office regularly with cleaning wipes.

Heed the warning. Pay attention to advisories and take precaution. It is better to be safe than sorry. Stay inside if you must—you and others can spread disease without feeling sick or showing symptoms.

Do not go to the hospital unless it is an emergency. Medical resources will deplete. Hospitals and doctor’s offices are hot beds of sickness. If you can, take advantage of your insurance’s call in service if available.

Is it too late to get a flu shot?

We are at the peak of a flu epidemic. Is it possible it could turn into a pandemic?

No, it is not too late to get the 2018 flu vaccine. We have yet to hit the peak of flu season this year. The flu vaccine takes two weeks to become effective, so the sooner you get a flu shot, the better.

Build a Pandemic Preparedness Kit:

Prepare for city services to be interrupted, hospitals overrun and even shut down, and grocery stores out of stock. The bug-out bag or emergency survival kit you have already prepared is a basic start, but you need a few extra supplies to add to it to be ready for a pandemic.

Hand sanitizer

Cleansing wipes

Water—at a minimum stock one gallon per person per day. In times of illness, you will need more!

Drinks that contain electrolytes

Over the counter, essential prescriptions and antivirals for a month (Discuss your options with your doctor)

Blankets

Copy of your health records

Disposable gloves

Masks. Masks are helpful, but standard surgical masks don’t do much to fight the flu, because the virus is small enough to pass through. The CDC writes in its H1N1 flu advisory, “facemasks help stop droplets from being spread by the person wearing them. They also keep splashes or sprays from reaching the mouth and nose of the person wearing them. They are not designed to protect against breathing in the very small particle aerosols that may contain viruses.”

Regarding this flu season, Dr. Anne Schuchat Deputy Director of the CDC says, “We have a lot to learn still about influenza… It’s a wake-up call about how severe influenza can be, and why we can never let down our guard.” We can’t predict exactly when and where a disaster, emergency, or apocalypse-type situation will happen, but with a few extra supplies, we can be prepared to bug-in and prevent our families and ourselves from getting sick.

Is there any scenario you feel you aren’t prepared for? Talk to us about it in the comment section below.

]]>http://articles.12survivors.com/?feed=rss2&p=6740674How to Take Shelter from a Ballistic Missile Threathttp://articles.12survivors.com/?p=625
http://articles.12survivors.com/?p=625#respondWed, 24 Jan 2018 21:05:33 +0000http://articles.12survivors.com/?p=625On Saturday, January 13, 2018, an official alert from Hawaii’s emergency management agency went out to thousands of people’s cell phones that read, “BALLISTIC MISSILE THREAT INBOUND TO HAWAII. SEEK IMMEDIATE SHELTER. THIS IS NOT A DRILL.”

For 38 minutes, people scrambled to find shelter, many not having any idea what to do or where to go.

Though Hawaii has been testing its air raid sirens since December, residents of the Aloha state demonstrated they aren’t prepared for a nuclear attack. I get it. As a country, we no longer panic over living in the Atomic Age—the days of “duck and cover” long over. We’re more prepared for natural disasters and focus our fears on terrorism rather than on nuclear war.

More countries have nuclear bombs now than they did during the Cold War. These bombs are also way more powerful. But years of treaties and peace between nuclear powers subdued our panic. The Asia-Pacific director of the Nobel Peace Prize-winning organization, the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, Tim Wright says, “The risk of nuclear weapons being used is very high today—certainly as high as it was during the Cold War.”

Could North Korea Really Nuke Us?

In 2006, North Korea successfully conducted its first nuclear bomb. They succeeded in testing the second one in 2009 and in the fall of 2017, it was confirmed that the North Koreans had developed a ballistic missile that could reach the United States.

Since then, things have really heated up (pun intended) between North Korea and the U.S. Is it alarmist to be a little bit afraid now?

86% of Americans are afraid of nuclear war.

Public Policy Polling, a pollster company, surveyed Americans this summer and found that 86% of us are afraid of nuclear war.

So why don’t we know how to react to a nuclear bomb attack?

Hawaii’s emergency preparedness literature states that citizens would have less than 20 minutes to seek shelter once a nuclear warhead’s path has been detected. If prepared, this should give you enough time to put your nuclear bomb plan into action.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says there are three factors to protecting yourself from a nuclear blast: distance, shielding and time. Hawaii is teaching residents to “Get Inside, Stay Inside and Stay Tuned.”

What is the Best Shelter?

A fully stocked concrete underground bunker is ideal; however, not readily available to most. So, seek shelter in whatever provides the most material to shield you from the bomb. You want to put as much dense material, like concrete, brick, or dirt between you and the fallout as possible. For must of us, this would realistically be a basement or a storm shelter.

If you are in a large office building or mall, proceed to the center of the building and hole-up in a room without windows.

According to Hawaiian Emergency Management Agency preparedness documentation, unfortunately, the worst place to shelter is a single-story wooden house, but since that is what so many of us have, you’re gonna need to make the most of it. Turn off the air and fans, move into an internal room without windows and outside doors. Cover doors and windows and seal air vents with plastic sheeting and duct tape. However, do not keep your room tightly sealed for more than a few hours to prevent suffocation.

What if You Can’t Find Shelter?

A car does not protect against radiation; however, it is a safer option than open air. If you are on the road and there are absolutely no buildings to hunker down in, stay in your car. Being stuck outside, away from any vehicle or indoor shelter is a terrifying thought. In this worst-case scenario, take cover behind something sturdy, cover your mouth and nose with any material you have, lay flat on the ground, cover your head and keep it down. Do not look at the blast. Depending on how far you are from ground zero, the shockwave can take up to 30 minutes to get to you. The danger isn’t over after the initial heat flash and shockwave. Radioactive nuclear fallout will follow. Find shelter as soon as possible after the bomb.

If you can’t find shelter, get behind something sturdy, cover your mouth with anything you can and lay flat on the ground.

Once you have found shelter, you will need to remove the clothing you were wearing and shower. Removing the clothes you had on can remove up to 90% of radioactive material. Do not take the old clothes with you into the shelter. Seal them up in a plastic bag and keep them away from any people and pets. Shower with soap and water. Wipe your eyelids, eyelashes and ears with a wet cloth and blow your nose.

Stay Tuned

A NOAA-weather alert emergency radio will broadcast emergency messages. Authorities will let you know when it is safe to go back outside. Experts say this will generally be two weeks, depending on varying factors. But no matter, do not attempt to leave your shelter for at least 24 hours.

Prepare and Plan

It is a good idea to prepare a safe room inside your house or in the basement for this and other emergencies. Assume any disaster is going to knock out your power grid and utilities. Therefore, you aren’t going to have electricity to cook with or running water. Stock your safe room with drinking water, non-perishable food, plastic sheeting, duct tape, a first aid kit, sleeping bags and blankets, pillows, garbage bags, emergency radio, batteries, lights and essential medications.

Though this all sounds very doomsday, there is good news. Experts say with the right actions, you are likely to survive a nuclear bomb. The emergency management agency in Hawaii says that 90% of the population would “most likely” survive a ballistic missile attack. Dr. Irwin Redlener, head of the National Center for Disaster Preparedness at Columbia University’s Earth Institute says, “Step one is dispelling the myth that there’s nothing that can be done, that we’re all going to die. We’re talking about an entirely different kind of nuclear threat than we were during the Cold War, and your personal survival can be enhanced if you follow basic rules for how and when you should shelter, and for how long.”

Are you afraid of nuclear war? How are you preparing? Tell us in the comment section below.

]]>http://articles.12survivors.com/?feed=rss2&p=6250625Surviving Severe Cold Weatherhttp://articles.12survivors.com/?p=531
http://articles.12survivors.com/?p=531#respondMon, 15 Jan 2018 17:41:20 +0000http://articles.12survivors.com/?p=531The record-breaking Winter Storm Grayson has passed, but it effects still linger. It has left behind winter weather advisories, flooding, airport delays, continued freezing temperatures, and tragically, 22 deaths. For those who live on the East Coast and in the Northern States, March 20 probably feels like it is years away, not just a couple of months.

Meanwhile, back in Mansfield, Texas, our forecast for next weekend says it will be back up to 65 degrees F. However, that doesn’t mean much. We have a saying here… “If you don’t like the weather in Texas, wait five minutes.” My area of Texas has a mild winter that doesn’t last very long, but none of us are out of the clear yet.

Hopefully, you weren’t caught off guard by Winter Storm Grayson, but if you were, the next cold spell or winter storm will be more bearable if you properly prepare. It is quite probable that many of us could experience a power outage at home or get stuck in our car due to snow or ice. Each situation requires slightly different gear, knowledge and preparation.

What’s at Stake?

Severely cold weather and winter storms can be dangerous to humans, especially if you aren’t prepared. We are tropical creatures by nature. It’s only through adaptation that we are able to survive colder climates.

When we get cold, we physically cannot function as well, which makes extreme cold survival preparation that much more important. The most vital aspect of surviving really cold weather is keeping warm and avoiding cold-weather related illnesses. The best way to prevent any cold-weather related illness is to avoid prolonged exposure, dress accordingly and have a resilient mindset.

Hypothermia

That’s a lot of snow! But with a little preparation and some winter survival skills, you’ve got this!

When we lose more heat than our body can produce, we experience hypothermia. You might be surprised to learn that when our body temperature drops anywhere below 95 degrees F, we are at risk. The first signs of hypothermia include shivering, lack of coordination, and the numbing of extremities. The beginning can be so subtle, that it might be incredibly hard for the person suffering to recognize they are experiencing any symptoms at all. If not caught and prevented, the victim may start slurring their speech, be lethargic, feel oddly hot, start to remove their clothing, have a weak pulse, and will stop shivering. If you or anyone else you suspect is suffering from hypothermia, you must start to warm the body back up and seek medical attention as soon as possible.

Frostbite

When we begin to experience cold, our blood flows away from our skin’s surface and moves to our vital organs. If our extremities go without blood flow for too long and get too cold, ice forms on the skin cells and they begin to die. The first stage of frostbite is called frostnip and is characterized by pale, pasty skin usually at the tip of the nose, the top of the ears and on the fingertips. One might also lose feeling in the affected areas.

When frostbite is bad, the dead part can blister, the skin might go from blue to black and then harden. This is a very painful process. It is possible to recover completely from frostbite when it is not severe. The skin will slough itself to reveal healthy skin underneath. When frostbite is severe, it can reach the muscle and bone and can cause permanent damage and result in possible amputation.

Frostbite, when severe needs to be treated by a professional. It is possible to warm up the affected parts too fast. If the frostbite is really bad, keep the area frozen and go to the emergency room. If you are sure that the frostbite isn’t severe, or it is just frostnip, you can heat some water from 100 degrees to 105 degrees and slowly warm the body parts back up. Do not ever rub the affected skin.

On the Road

If you don’t have to, just don’t go out when roads are bad!

You shouldn’t be driving if you don’t have to during a winter storm or when road conditions are hazardous, but if you absolutely must, follow these rules:

Tell someone when and where you are going

Drive slowly

Fill your car up with gas

Make sure your cell phone is fully charged

Pack your car with cold weather survival gear

Stay warm

Stay hydrated

Avoid carbon monoxide poisoning

Survival for weeks and even months is possible with the right gear and mental fortitude. If you hit a dead end, run off the road, or break down, stay with and in your car. Your chances of survival increase if you do not abandon your vehicle in search of help.

Obviously, the first thing you need to do is call 9-1-1 if you have cell service. Hopefully, you won’t be stuck in your car for too long. Tie a brightly-colored bandana to your car’s antenna, or purchase a distress signal made specifically for vehicle rescues so that first responders or other motorists can easily spot you.

Staying Warm

Yes, it will be cold, but you must turn off the car to conserve gas and minimize your risk of exposure to carbon monoxide. Run the heater for ten minutes once an hour. Before turning the car on, check the exhaust pipe for snow buildup. If snow has blocked the exhaust, you must clear it with a shovel.

Keep an extra set of clothing, a cold-weather sleeping bag rated to at least 20 degrees Fahrenheit and blankets in the backseat of the car. The 12 Survivors Terra-Pod sleeping bag is designed for comfortable sleeping when it’s cold. It also doubles as an emergency signal, when you turn it inside out and expose its bright orange material.

If it is dark, turn on the interior light, so that rescue and first responders can see you. You should use your emergency flashers only if you see a car coming.

Dress in Layers

Dress in layers to stay warm, starting with a moisture-wicking base layer.

It is essential to dress in loose, layered clothing that can be added and removed as necessary per activity level. Tight clothes act the exact opposite of what you think. They don’t insulate and they restrict blood flow, which is a vital part of keeping our body temperature regulated.

Plan for three to five layers, depending on how cold it is. Start with a base layer and end with a shell.

Your base layer, or bottom first layer, is your moisture-wicking layer. Do not wear cotton. Cotton does not absorb moisture. You can wear long underwear or thermals in wool, silk, or other synthetic material that controls and wicks moisture.

Your middle layers are the ones that keep you warm. Fleece, wool, and fleece/wool blends are good choices for this layer.

The outer layer, or shell, needs to be a coat or jacket with a collar, preferably with a waist you can cinch and is completely waterproof. Gore-Tex is a popular choice. Pick a coat that has enough room to comfortably fit your layers, plus leave room for ventilation.

40 to 45 percent of our body heat is lost through our head, neck, wrist and ears, so cover them up! Mittens are warmer than gloves and wear your stocking cap, beanie, or skull cap, even when you are sleeping.

Stay Dry

Being wet speeds up hypothermia. Remove wet clothing as soon as possible and replace with dry clothing. Wear waterproof boots or shoes and make sure you double up your socks. Like your clothing, layer your socks with moisture-wicking fabric. Your first pair should be thin nylon or wool and then put wool socks on top of that. If you don’t have waterproof shoes, you can cover your feet with plastic grocery bags or bread bags in a pinch.

Stay Hydrated

It is just important, if not more so, to drink water when it is extremely cold. However, do not eat snow. You need to melt it first. If you don’t have a fire, you can pack some snow in a water bottle or other container and use your body heat to melt it. Fortunately, you should have enough room in your car to keep bottles of water. Keep a camp stove, an enamel, stainless steel, aluminum, or titanium cup to melt snow in, and always have a way to start a fire.

Car Kit:

Phone charger

Sleeping Bag

Blankets

Extra set of clothing and socks

Waterproof shoes/boots

Coat/Jacket

Fire starter

Water

Snacks

Small shovel

Reflective emergency blanket

Cup to melt snow

Bright colored bandana or emergency signaling device

Trash bag

Poncho

Knife

Windshield scraper

Flashlight/lantern

Batteries

First aid kit

Camp stove

Road salt or kitty litter

Gloves or mittens, beanie or other wooly hat, scarf, face mask

Hatchet

Essential medications

Power Outage Tips and Tricks

If your power has gone out, there is a good chance road conditions aren’t safe. My first instinct would be to high-tail it to a warm and cozy hotel, but that might just not be possible, so you’re going to need to make the most of it. If you’re a camping family, you might just be able to make it fun!

Everyone should all sleep in the same room. The more bodies, the more heat generation. The living room is the obvious choice because it is most likely the biggest and the most likely to have a fireplace. Make sure your chimney is clean and clear before starting a fire.

Warm yourself from the inside out

Keri Nelson from the National Science Foundation in Antarctica says she likes to warm herself “from the inside out” with warm drinks. Don’t depend on alcohol or coffee to keep you warm. Even though imbibing will temporarily make you feel warm, both alcohol and caffeine dehydrate you.

Alternative Heat

Never use a heater that is not rated for indoor use in your home. Also, do not use your oven or stove as a heat source either. Both these methods emit dangerous carbon monoxide gas and without proper ventilation can kill you.

The Importance of Keeping Active

Interact with each other, play games, solve puzzles, and participate in other activities your family enjoys. Researchers at the University of Toronto in Canada found that people who reported feeling lonely also reported feeling cold, even in a temperature-controlled environment.

Staying active and mild exercise keeps us warm, no matter the situation due to the increase in heart rate. However, knowing your limits is very important. Shoveling snow, trekking, gathering firewood, hauling water, building a shelter—all these things can be quite ambitious and strenuous. Pace yourself.

What to Eat

We create body heat by burning fuel. We get this fuel from the food we eat. The best foods for winter weather are fatty foods, carbs, protein and simple sugars. Honey, mixed nuts, chocolate, peanut butter, granola bars, pepperoni, summer sausage, and jerky are all non-perishable foods you can keep in your cold weather survival kit.

Home Kit:

Extra clothing

Firewood

Sleeping bags and blankets

Coat/jacket

Water

Fire starter

Flashlights

Batteries

First Aid Kit

Essential medicine

Mittens, gloves, scarves, hats/beanies

Non-perishable food

Cooking utensils

Weather alert radio

Shovel

Kerosene space heater

Tarp/plastic sheeting

Duct tape

Of course, both kits are easily adaptable to your different area of the country and the size and needs of your family. Keep your cell phones charged, gas in the tank, and most importantly, keep your wits about you. Surviving the next arctic blast isn’t impossible without a little pre-planning and these cold-weather survival skills.

How have you prepared for winter? Leave your tips and suggestions for other readers in the comment section.

]]>http://articles.12survivors.com/?feed=rss2&p=5310531Ultra-Tough, UltraLite Mini First-Aid Kithttp://articles.12survivors.com/?p=146
http://articles.12survivors.com/?p=146#respondTue, 28 Nov 2017 00:00:19 +0000http://articles.12survivors.com/?p=146(MANSFIELD, TEXAS 2017/11/28) – Inspired by the need for a lightweight and compact first-aid rollup kit and supplies that satisfy both the soccer mom and minimalist hiker, 12 Survivors announces the newest addition to their popular line of first-aid rollup kits, the UltraLite First-Aid Kit (TS42004R).

The UltraLite first aid kit weighs just 11.3 ounces and comes with 90 pieces of first aid supplies.

Weighing just at 11.3 ounces, the UltraLite First-Aid Kit provides simplicity and portability fo all users. Constructed of moisture-wicking, honeycomb ripstop nylon, the durable first aid kit fits an astounding 90 pieces including bandages, gauze, alcohol pads, scissors, tweezers, tape and moleskin; all organized inside 6 zipper pockets. Fully customizable, restock it with items that fit your specific needs! Unlike many other first aid kits, the 12 Survivors UltraLite Kit features a slim, flexible profile allowing the kit to take up less space and fit where others may not.

]]>http://articles.12survivors.com/?feed=rss2&p=1460146New Terra-Pod Sleeping Bags Provide Relaxation to Outdoor Enthusiastshttp://articles.12survivors.com/?p=143
http://articles.12survivors.com/?p=143#respondThu, 14 Sep 2017 00:00:11 +0000http://articles.12survivors.com/?p=143(MANSFIELD, TEXAS 2017/09/14) – With a solid reputation for delivering innovative and essential camping and survival products to the outdoor market, 12 Survivors is proud to announce another crucial camping product line, Terra-Pod sleeping bags. With two different sizes, regular (TS48000R) and long (TS48000L), Terra-Pod sleeping bags are designed to provide sleep comfort to people of all shapes and sizes.

The Terra-Pod sleeping bag keeps you warm in temperatures as cold as 20-degrees F

Terra-Pods seal tight to keep you warm and snug in cold temperatures down to 20° F and are constructed with both a draft collar and hood draw. For warmer climates, a full double-zipper footbox allows for optional airflow to cool you down and ensure a good night’s sleep. Terra-Pod Sleeping Bags also feature an interior chest pocket for convenient storage of small personal items such as phones and glasses and heavy-duty YKK zippers, trusted for durability and reliability.

Terra-pod sleeping bags aren’t only for sleeping; they reverse to a bright signal orange color for emergency situations. The Regular model is ideal for people up to 6′ tall, while the Long is better suited for taller individuals. Terra-Pod sleeping bags include hang loops for storage and airing out, as well as a compression stuff sack for quick and easy storage.

]]>http://articles.12survivors.com/?feed=rss2&p=143014312 Survivors Preps for 2017 Outdoor Retailer Show!http://articles.12survivors.com/?p=139
http://articles.12survivors.com/?p=139#respondFri, 07 Jul 2017 06:00:06 +0000http://articles.12survivors.com/?p=139(MANSFIELD, TEXAS 2017/07/07) – 12 Survivors is excited to announce participation in the 2017 Outdoor Retailer Show at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Join in on the fun July 26-29 as new 12 Survivors’ products are unveiled, designed to take your outdoor adventure to the next level.

Stop by and talk to our avid outdoor lifestyle staff about 12 Survivors at the Outdoor Retailer Show 2017!

12 Survivors produces innovative products aimed at providing you with a safe and enjoyable outdoor experience. Whether you’re a survival specialist or a family going on a camping trip, each 12 Survivors product will measure up to any challenges thrown its way. Various 12 Survivors paracord kits provide you with essential items for any survival situation, while the Tree Nook Hammock suits the needs of those looking to relax or enjoy a night of sleeping under the stars. No matter the adventure, 12 Survivors delivers the products you’ll not only need, but also want.

If you plan to attend the 2017 Outdoor Retailer Show, get away from the hustle and bustle of the convention at our mock campsite. Here, you are free to sit by the campfire, browse products and discuss products with the knowledgeable 12 Survivors staff. Media members interested in scheduling an appointment to learn more about 12 Survivors products are invited to email mediarelations@12survivors.com. If you are interested in becoming a dealer, please email info@sellmark.net or set up a meeting at the show.

Get a crystal-clear view with 12 Survivors Escape binoculars with either a 10x or 16x magnification.

Escape binoculars feature a high power-to-size ration and a 32mm objective lens.

Available in 10x or 16x magnification and blue or yellow finish, all Escape Binoculars have a high power-to-size ratio and feature a 32mm objective lens providing impeccable views during daylight hours. No adventure-seeker wants unnecessary weight and the Escape keeps this in mind with a lightweight design making it easy to carry around the neck. Escape Binoculars are rubber armored, leaving them less prone to damage, so you can focus more on adventures that keep your heart racing.

]]>http://articles.12survivors.com/?feed=rss2&p=1340134Reap More Than You Sow With the 12 Survivors Pocket Harvesterhttp://articles.12survivors.com/?p=123
http://articles.12survivors.com/?p=123#respondTue, 10 Jan 2017 00:00:10 +0000http://articles.12survivors.com/?p=123(MANSFIELD, TEXAS 2017/01/10) – Some rely on store-bought food for their day-to-day survival. For others, farming or scavenging can provide the fuel for both routine activities and stimulating adventures. If your lifestyle calls for a versatile, do-all survival tool, 12 Survivors has your back with the Pocket Harvester (TS72002B).

Ideal for camping, hiking, hunting, gardening or foraging, the stainless-steel Pocket Harvester multi-tool can perform many tasks with its included shears, weeding tool, pruning knife, wood saw and serrated blade. If warmth is needed, a saw and multiple knives provide the blades needed for gathering twigs and small branches. The pruning knife and weeding tool can be utilized to gather roots and plants for treating wounds and illnesses or for food.

Featuring a spring-loaded handle, these shears are easy and comfortable to use.

Folding Pocket Harvester shears features a locking mechanism that keeps them in a safe position when not in use.

The 12 Survivors Pocket Harvester features a spring-loaded Zebra Wood grip handle, making the shears comfortable to use for many hours. When not in use, the Pocket Harvester’s locking mechanism keeps the shears in a safe position. A popular folding design makes the Pocket Harvester exceptionally portable, and a nylon sheath with belt loop make it a no-brainer for easy-to-carry, daily use. From cultivating and harvesting to setting up game traps, the 12 Survivors Pocket Harvester provides the necessary attachments to assist the true outdoorsman.

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http://articles.12survivors.com/?p=129#respondSun, 01 Jan 2017 00:00:24 +0000http://articles.12survivors.com/?p=129(MANSFIELD, TEXAS 2017/01/24) – When your mind or body needs a break from high-octane adventures and off-grid thrills, 12 Survivors offers comfort with the Tree Nook Hammock Kit (TS75004K). Comprised of the Tree Nook Hammock (TS75004) and two Tree Nook Straps (TS75004.001), this kit makes just about any off-the-grid location the right spot for rest and relaxation.

Tent alternative! Use this hammock set instead for a comfortable and peaceful night’s rest.

When it comes to filling your freezer, you need tools specialized for the job. The Bare Bones Field Dressing Kit includes two unique blades, a gut hook and caper. The Gut Hook Knife boasts a razor-sharp 3.2” drop point blade, complete with an integrated gut hook notched into the spine near the blade-tip. The included Caper Knife features a 2.6” blade, perfect for your game-processing needs. Both blades are constructed of heavy-duty 5Cr15MOV stainless steel and feature a skeletonized handle for decreased weight and increased ergonomics.

The 12 Survivors Bare Bones Field Dressing Kit includes a rugged piggy-back sheath complete with a built-in knife sharpener, designed for safe storage, easy carry and quick sharpening. When things get messy and excitement is high, the Defense Grip coating provides safe, slip-resistant cutting.